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Carrier profile · USDOT 2947713 · MC004520 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Robert D Lightner

DBA RL Trucking · Pierceville, KS · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2016
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightGrain, Feed, Hay
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (620) 271-3751
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
50K
Annual miles
9 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC004520
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Feb 4, 2025Liability (BIPD) · United Financial Casualty Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
50,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2947713
MC / docket
MC-4520
Legal name
Robert D Lightner
DBA
RL Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 17, 2016
Last MCS-150
Feb 21, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Robert D Lightner's USDOT number?

Robert D Lightner's USDOT number is 2947713 and its docket number is MC004520.

Is Robert D Lightner authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Robert D Lightner's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Robert D Lightner's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 21, 2025.

What insurance does Robert D Lightner carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with United Financial Casualty Company.

Where is Robert D Lightner located?

Robert D Lightner is located at 6110 E Plymell Rd, Pierceville, KS, 67868. Phone: (620) 271-3751.

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